Cost of Living Comparison Between Penang and Dubai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Dubai is 89.2% higher than in Penang (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Dubai is 169.9% higher than in Penang | |
| Rent Prices in Dubai are 477.4% higher than in Penang | |
| Restaurant Prices in Dubai are 229.8% higher than in Penang | |
| Groceries Prices in Dubai are 10.9% higher than in Penang | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Dubai is 41.6% higher than in Penang | |
Restaurants | Penang Edit |
Dubai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
12.00 RM (9.35 AED) |
44.94 RM (35.00 AED) |
+274.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
90.00 RM (70.09 AED) |
385.23 RM (300.00 AED) |
+328.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
18.00 RM (14.02 AED) |
44.94 RM (35.00 AED) |
+149.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
18.00 RM (14.02 AED) |
57.78 RM (45.00 AED) |
+221.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
18.75 RM (14.60 AED) |
57.78 RM (45.00 AED) |
+208.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
13.27 RM (10.34 AED) |
27.98 RM (21.79 AED) |
+110.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.17 RM (2.47 AED) |
5.51 RM (4.29 AED) |
+73.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.92 RM (1.49 AED) |
3.93 RM (3.06 AED) |
+104.9 % |
Markets | Penang Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
27.91 RM (21.74 AED) |
36.02 RM (28.05 AED) |
+29.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.86 RM (3.01 AED) |
6.86 RM (5.35 AED) |
+77.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
3.44 RM (2.68 AED) |
4.90 RM (3.82 AED) |
+42.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.40 RM (6.54 AED) |
15.60 RM (12.15 AED) |
+85.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
30.39 RM (23.67 AED) |
20.22 RM (15.75 AED) |
-33.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.70 RM (8.34 AED) |
16.18 RM (12.60 AED) |
+51.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
25.06 RM (19.52 AED) |
19.79 RM (15.41 AED) |
-21.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.26 RM (4.10 AED) |
4.97 RM (3.87 AED) |
-5.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.83 RM (2.21 AED) |
4.24 RM (3.30 AED) |
+49.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
5.67 RM (4.42 AED) |
3.76 RM (2.93 AED) |
-33.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.25 RM (1.76 AED) |
3.48 RM (2.71 AED) |
+54.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.35 RM (1.05 AED) |
2.19 RM (1.71 AED) |
+62.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
3.36 RM (2.61 AED) |
2.72 RM (2.11 AED) |
-19.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.79 RM (3.73 AED) |
7.91 RM (6.16 AED) |
+65.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
1.80 RM (1.40 AED) |
2.90 RM (2.26 AED) |
+61.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
50.00 RM (38.94 AED) |
64.21 RM (50.00 AED) |
+28.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
11.32 RM (8.82 AED) |
14.13 RM (11.01 AED) |
+24.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
13.83 RM (10.77 AED) |
23.30 RM (18.15 AED) |
+68.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.50 RM (14.41 AED) |
29.53 RM (23.00 AED) |
+59.6 % |
Transportation | Penang Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.15 RM (1.67 AED) |
8.03 RM (6.25 AED) |
+273.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
100.00 RM (77.88 AED) |
385.23 RM (300.00 AED) |
+285.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (3.89 AED) |
15.41 RM (12.00 AED) |
+208.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.61 RM (1.25 AED) |
6.20 RM (4.83 AED) |
+285.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
30.00 RM (23.36 AED) |
44.94 RM (35.00 AED) |
+49.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.76 RM (6.04 AED) |
14.95 RM (11.64 AED) |
+92.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,112.73 RM (130,139.94 AED) |
156,018.17 RM (121,500.00 AED) |
-6.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
127,222.00 RM (99,074.82 AED) |
107,687.56 RM (83,862.28 AED) |
-15.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Penang Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
181.02 RM (140.97 AED) |
920.77 RM (717.05 AED) |
+408.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
41.67 RM (32.45 AED) |
276.89 RM (215.63 AED) |
+564.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
116.67 RM (90.85 AED) |
453.73 RM (353.34 AED) |
+288.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Penang Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
127.14 RM (99.01 AED) |
416.10 RM (324.04 AED) |
+227.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
16.67 RM (12.98 AED) |
227.93 RM (177.50 AED) |
+1,267.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
18.00 RM (14.02 AED) |
64.21 RM (50.00 AED) |
+256.7 % |
Childcare | Penang Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
970.00 RM (755.39 AED) |
3,566.48 RM (2,777.42 AED) |
+267.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
19,750.00 RM (15,380.42 AED) |
67,618.82 RM (52,658.52 AED) |
+242.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Penang Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
261.67 RM (203.77 AED) |
276.61 RM (215.41 AED) |
+5.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
118.00 RM (91.89 AED) |
264.52 RM (206.00 AED) |
+124.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
321.43 RM (250.31 AED) |
457.30 RM (356.12 AED) |
+42.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
236.25 RM (183.98 AED) |
437.84 RM (340.97 AED) |
+85.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Penang Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,816.67 RM (1,414.74 AED) |
10,437.28 RM (8,128.09 AED) |
+474.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,250.00 RM (973.44 AED) |
6,365.11 RM (4,956.86 AED) |
+409.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,185.71 RM (2,480.89 AED) |
19,296.32 RM (15,027.12 AED) |
+505.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
2,328.57 RM (1,813.39 AED) |
13,443.54 RM (10,469.23 AED) |
+477.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Penang Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
912.40 RM (710.54 AED) |
2,123.01 RM (1,653.31 AED) |
+132.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
671.50 RM (522.93 AED) |
1,230.22 RM (958.04 AED) |
+83.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Penang Edit |
Dubai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,855.56 RM (3,781.29 AED) |
18,561.33 RM (14,454.74 AED) |
+282.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.96 | 4.94 | +24.6 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | June 2024 | |
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